What’s new, what’s next, and what’s actually working in fleet? Let’s break it down.In this Truck Chat Monthly Recap for June 2025, we’re digging into what vocational fleets are really facing this summer — from blazing temps to big budget challenges — and how light- and medium-duty pros are staying cool, staying safe, and staying ahead.Here’s what we’re covering this month:🌡️ Beat the Heat: Your checklist for surviving the summer without melting your fleet budget⚠️ Outsmarting Summer Hazards: How proactive safety tech is helping fleets dodge wild weather📦 Budgets + Backorders: Tactical tips to handle tariffs, tight timelines, and sourcing snags🧪 Medium-Duty Oil Upgrades: Why balanced oils = fewer breakdowns and better fuel economy💬 Fleet Wisdom with Scott Rood: Building better teams, leading with character, and knowing when to innovate🎥 Video Spotlights this month include:• Why grille guards are making a fleet comeback• Walk-in vans 101 (they’re not just for delivery anymore)• Summer maintenance tips to avoid truck meltdowns• Medium-duty EVs — trends, truths, and what fleets are really saying• A new Legends of Fleet episode featuring Lisa Kneggs on culture, leadership, and being seen🗓 Planning for 2026? Fleet Forward Conference early bird is OPEN! Join us Oct. 21–23 in San Diego — I’ll be there as Co-Ambassador and would love to see you! https://www.fleetforwardconference.com⚡ Quick Hits include:• New Earnify fuel card collab from WEX + bp• Lytx drops AI-powered drowsy driver detection tech• Mullen rebrands as Bollinger Innovations• Ford celebrates 1.5 million Transits built in the U.S.• DTNA hits 850K trucks at its NC plant• When to switch your fleet management company (yes, there’s a right time)• L-Charge + EPIC Charging expand off-grid EV charging• And a big shoutout to three of our editorial board members — Mikhaila Baldwin, Amy McAdams, and David Hayward — for being nominated for the 2025 Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award!👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with your fleet crew if it helped you stay ahead (or just gave you a good excuse to sit in the AC for a few minutes).🚚 Visit Work Truck for the full stories ➡ https://www.worktruckonline.com

In this episode of Fleet Legends, (sponsored by Legend Fleet) we sit down with Lisa Kneggs, a respected fleet leader and fleet manager for Farmer Brothers. She highlights significant changes in fleet management, such as government regulations and the rise of telematics, which improved safety and mileage tracking.

Hosted by Lauren Fletcher, your fleet industry storyteller, this episode dives into Lisa’s professional career path and managing fleets along the way, plus the challenges she remembers the most.

Lisa emphasizes the importance of communication, confidence, and asking questions. She advises new fleet managers to embrace technology, learn from others, and not be afraid to seek help.

🎥 WATCH NOW to learn:

• How to volunteer to be on industry panels or advisory boards to share perspectives and learn from others.
• The value of using telematics data to drive cost savings and efficiency but still be mindful of the time required to analyze all the information.
• How to reach out to experienced fleet managers like Lisa to ask questions and gain -industry knowledge.

Drop your favorite insight from Lisa in the comments, and don’t forget to shout out who you’d love to see featured next!

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In this episode of Fleet Legends, sponsored by Legend Fleet, we sit down with Scott Rood — a respected fleet leader and consultant for RTA: The Fleet Success Company whose dedication to data, integrity, and team development helped shape a decades-long career in fleet excellence.

Hosted by Lauren Fletcher, your fleet industry storyteller, this episode dives into Rood's professional evolution, from his early days navigating the ever-changing world of public fleet to the impactful work he did helping elevate the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) fleet.

Rood shares why listening to technicians matters more than chasing trends, how focusing on “people over process” made all the difference, and what it really takes to run a fleet that performs and inspires.

Sponsored by Legend Fleet!

🎥 WATCH NOW to learn:

• How Rood's approach to mentorship and tech support helped build team trust.
• The biggest changes in fleet management through his career and what hasn’t changed at all.
• Tips for new fleet managers looking to lead with purpose.
• Real talk on EVs, safety, data use, and future-proofing your fleet.
• Why staying humble and curious still wins the day.